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Upcycling used items is one of the most eco-friendly things you can do. For those who love gifting or DIYing their own home decor, upcycling is perfect. It’s good for the environment, great for your wallet and, most importantly, almost always adorable.
One of our favorite items to upcycle is a light bulb. Because they’re difficult to recycle, it’s always gratifying to upcycle a light bulb to divert it from the landfill. They’re versatile and easy on the eyes. What’s not to love? Take a look at this list of fun light bulb crafts suitable for all ages and abilities.
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DIY Light Bulb Vase
Nothing brightens up a home quite like flowers. We love putting them everywhere—the kitchen, living room, bathroom, you name it. Rather than buying vases to hold each and every stem, make your own out of used light bulbs. These oh-so-lovely decorations give a whimsical feel to any space. They make great gifts, too!
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Wine Bottle Lights
![Hands switching on a light in an empty wine bottle hanging in front of a brick wall.]()
This DIY just screams cozy. Give your indoor or outdoor space a warm and romantic vibe with these unique lights made from light bulbs and empty wine bottles.It’s simple and very budget-friendly. We’ll drink to that.
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DIY Light Bulb Garland
![Colorful garland of Christmas lights and bows.]()
Though this project is decorated for the Christmas holiday, you can easily make it look great for any day, season, or celebration. Simply paint some old decorative light bulbs in the colors of your choice and arrange them into a beautiful garland. Then, hang it on your fireplace mantle, above a window, or even on your garden gate. How versatile!
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Valentine's Day Light Bulb Gift
![DIY Valentine's Day decorations.]()
Show your crush how much you care with a one-of-a-kind DIY gift like this one. This craft looks like it’s made for the pros, but anyone can do it — trust us. This tutorial makes the process easy with helpful visuals and detailed instructions to walk you through. The final product will be a treasure worth saving forever.
DIY Valentine's Day Lightbulb Gift from A Little Craft In Your Day
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Light Bulb Snowman
![A light bulb painted to look like a snowman.]()
With a few simple supplies and a little elbow grease, you can make a lovely upcycled snowman decoration to hang on your tree this holiday season, give as a holiday gift, or display on your fireplace mantle. Whatever route you take, this festive DIY light bulb snowman will bring holiday cheer to all.
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Twine Light Bulb Pears
![Light bulbs wrapped in twine to look like pears.]()
Decorating with bountiful fruit can make your home feel more homey, welcoming, and whimsical. But not many of us have the ability to eat and turnaround that many pieces of fresh fruit on the daily (and no one wants moldy food on display). This DIY will allow you to bring the feel of fresh fruit into your home without the actual fruit. Win-win!
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Light Bulb Banner
![A Christmas banner made of light bulbs on a festively decorated shelf.]()
Garlands are a beautiful and trendy way to decorate for any occasion, especially during the holidays. They’re usually reusable, and you can make them even more eco-friendly by using upcycled materials, like light bulbs. Follow this tutorial to make your very own light bulb garland perfect for Christmas.
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DIY Light Bulb Snow Globe
![A DIY snow globe made from a light bulb.]()
Grab the whole family for this one. This DIY is perfect for all ages and abilities, even your kids will have a blast making their very own snow globe for the holidays. The finished products will look top-notch on the windowsill or fireplace mantle.
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Light Bulb Terrarium
![Hanging green terrariums inside light bulbs.]()
Looking for a great gift on a budget? Terrariums are the perfect choice. Everyone will fall in love with their charming good looks, not just those with a green thumb. And keeping costs down is easy if you make them yourself. Find an old lightbulb and get to work!
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DIY Chrome Bulb
![A chrome and gold painted light bulb.]()
This painted light bulb is not only easy to make, it’s ridiculously stylish. There’s no doubt this will be a centerpiece in your home, giving your entire space more of a unique feel.
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Light Bulb Vase
![Purple flowers inside a DIY light bulb vase.]()
Hollow out a light bulb and DIY a stand to prevent it from wobbling, and you have the perfect vessel to display fresh flowers. Whether you place it on the windowsill or make it the centerpiece of your kitchen table, this easy DIY is bound to beautify your home.
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Marbled Light Bulbs
![A blue and green marble painted light bulb hanging outside.]()
Colorful, marbled light bulbs are definitely a show stopper. Use them as yard decorations and soon every one of your neighbors will be begging you for the directions. Just send them this easy-to-follow tutorial and send them on their merry way!
DIY Marbled Light Bulbs an Upcycled Project
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Light Bulb Snoopy Ornament
![A light bulb painted to look like Snoopy hanging on a Christmas tree.]()
A Christmas tree isn’t quite a Christmas tree without a few homemade ornaments — they make your tree look so much more interesting. Your kids will love helping you reach your unique Christmas tree dreams by making this DIY Snoopy ornament. It even comes with a free Charlie Brown printable.
DIY Snoopy Ornament and a Free Bonus Printable
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Light Bulb Centerpiece
![Light bulbs wrapped in twine and arranged into a centerpiece.]()
Our favorite part about this DIY is that it’s so customizable. You can create a DIY light bulb centerpiece in so many ways — add a candle to the mix, wrap lightbulbs in decorative twine, arrange lightbulbs into different shapes. This project will stand out, acting as a conversation starter among dinner guests, no matter how you choose to make it.
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DIY Light Bulb Bugs
![DIY lightning bug decorations made from light bulbs and twine.]()
Bring the stunning magic of lightning bugs indoors with this cute DIY. These add a nice ambiance anywhere you put them. Place them on the porch to enjoy soft lighting on long summer evenings or take them inside for fun mood lighting on demand.
